AMD Unveils 35W and 65W X2 Processor Roadmap
AMD today unveiled a top-to-bottom energy efficient AMD desktop processor roadmap at the In-Stat Spring Processor Forum. The typical AMD processor runs at 89 Watts, but the two new ones are rated at 65 and 35 watt Thermal Design Power. Just imagine a 3800+ X2 running 35 Watts! A 35W 3800+ will set you back $364, while a normal 3800+ can be had at Newegg for $297. I wonder how good those 35W parts will overclock!
Building on AMD?s success in the blade and general purpose server markets with the AMD Opteron? processor, energy efficient AMD desktop processors can deliver greater performance-per-watt over standard power AMD desktop processors and can reduce overall power consumption. For instance, energy efficient AMD desktop processors can provide up to 37 percent greater performance-per-watt than standard power AMD processors, while energy efficient small form factor AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core desktop processors can provide up to 154 percent greater performance-per-watt than standard power AMD desktop processors. When running typical workloads, as reflected in the SYSmark 2004 SE benchmark, end users could experience their energy efficient dual-core processor consuming 14 watts.
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